Marrige, same sex only?

[lucy]

I was reading this, and wanted to find out how far behind we are, and did a quick google search. I found this: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4081999.stm

Looks like we are behind a lot of european countries.

Switzerland also has a registered partnership for same sex couples which gives them equal rights except the right of adoption. The law was approved by 58% of the voters in 2006. Several provinces had such regulations before, most were approved in public votings, some with up to 70% majorities.